Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Baraboo and the Sauk County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Baraboo
13 repair companies serve Baraboo from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Baraboo, and other nearby bases include Middleton (4), Portage (2), and Rock Springs (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. The closest is ATTR All Trades, about 7.6 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Baraboo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.6, 11.7, 14.6 |
First up for Baraboo: Appliance Service Unlimited Of Middleton, Inc (27.5 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.9 stars from 1,373 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI (28.4 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.8 stars from 636 reviews); The Help Home Services (14.6 miles away, based in Portage, 4.7 stars from 183 reviews); Crow's Appliance Repair LLC (15.4 miles away, based in Sauk City, 4.7 stars from 17 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Baraboo. Ice maker repair in Baraboo.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Baraboo, WI
Most ice machine calls in Baraboo come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Baraboo Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Baraboo, WI
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Baraboo do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Before you call a Baraboo technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.